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World War I Exhibition at the Stroud Mansion

The Monroe County Historical Association has announced the newest exhibition at the Stroud Mansion titled, “Over There … America joins the fight: 100th Anniversary of World War I,” featuring uniforms, military artifacts, artwork and photographs from the Monroe County Historical Association’s museum collection.

On display are World War I artifacts owned by Monroe County citizens including Charles S. Flagler M.D., Giles H. Burlingame, George Garrison Shafer, Walter B. Miller, Harry S. Van Etten M.D.; and Robert A. Bixler; and American Red Cross uniforms including items worn by Sarah MacMillian and Elizabeth French Ramsey.

Also on display is a large assortment of military souvenirs and trench art brought home by Monroe County soldiers.

The Monroe County Historical Association, housed in the historic 1795 Stroud Mansion, is located at 900 Main St., Stroudsburg. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and the first and third Saturdays of the month.

Contact the MCHA office ahead to confirm the exhibition will be open for viewing.

One-hour guided tours of the Stroud Mansion are offered at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. There is a fee for the tour.

The exhibition may also be viewed independently of the guided tour for a lower admission fee.

The exhibition will be on display through Dec. 21.

For more information, contact MCHA at 570-421-7703, email admin@monroehistorical.org or visit www.monroehistorical.org.

“And they thought we couldn’t fight” Victory Liberty Loan poster on display as part of the “Over There … America joins the fight: 100th Anniversary of World War I” exhibition.